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Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action. 1:19 p.m. ET Tampa Bay Downs 3rd race AMERICANO (#3, 7-2) should be able to control the tempo from the start here, as he has enough speed to shake loose and the other runners in here are all at their best when coming from off the pace; he regressed last time in terms of Beyers but that dull effort can be attributed to an attempt at rating, and he should be expected to be handled more aggressively in the opening stages this afternoon. – Kenny Peck 1:30 p.m. ET Aquedcut 1st race VON ALDENBRUCK (#6, 12-1) debuted in a very fast race for this level last month and looked a bit green in that race while getting a wide trip; threat to improve for having that experience for a trainer who has a solid record overall with horses like this - past five years, 2nd career start, maiden: 8 for 47, 17%, $3.79 ROI; Lasix on. – Mike Beer 2:01 p.m. ET Aqueduct 2nd race CHAYSENBRYN (#4, 6-1) went to Laurel and dropped off the layoff to make her second career start, where she was bumped at the start to wind up back off the pace, but she kept racing on gamely through the stretch to close that race down with a good finish; logically spotted off that win for Englehart - 19 for his last 57 with last-out maiden winners in dirt sprints (33%, $2.73 ROI). –Mike Beer :: Bet the races online with DRF Bets. New members get $250 bonus 2:43 p.m. ET Laurel Park 4th race After odds-on favorite Towson blew the break, MISS ALIPHANT (#6, 7-2) was ridden very confidently en route to a blowout win. Taken to the far outside to avoid traffic and sloppy kickback, she made a sharp three-wide bid to the front turning for home and was never threatened while moving inwards in the lane. She's won three of her last four starts at this distance and now goes out for a Magee barn that historically does well off the claim. – Dan Illman 3:08 p.m. ET Gulfstream Park 5th race Perhaps a bit of a stretch in pointing out LIAM'S LOOKOUT (#1, 10-1) as a major threat here, but that's working on the assumption the Liam's Map filly will temper her early enthusiasm when welcoming the move to a two-turn grass race while fitted with her first tag; was saddled with the tough rail post last month when facing salty MSW sprinters in what surely was a valuable learning experience. – Marty McGee 3:40 p.m. ET Gulfstream Park 6th race One-turn mile for older straight-maidens turned up pretty competitive, but we'll nod in the direction of GHOST ON A MISSION (#1, 6-1) in calling for a winner. Stronach homebred gave a respectable try when well-backed at 5-2 while passing a couple tired ones in that early-February debut going short; can appreciate the added couple furlongs with that one under his belt. – Marty McGee :: Shop DRF Past Performances, Clocker Reports, Digital Paper, Picks and more 3:51 p.m. ET Tampa Bay Downs 8th race PESARO (#8, 8-1) is out of a dam who won a pair of races, both grass races, albeit routes; this filly has decent works and debuts for a barn which has had success with turf sprinters in the past, and she figures to offer some value. – Kenny Peck 4:12 p.m. ET Laurel Park 7th race GONE HOME (#9, 4-1) ended up embroiled in a wicked speed duel with favored Little Harbour in first start against winners. They battled all the way around the track only to fall susceptible to the winner's late surge. That may not have been the strongest field in the world, but this gelding has gotten good since being claimed by this barn and he drew outside the other speed here. Perhaps he can sit just a bit while in the clear and might gain first run on the late-kickers. Ruiz lands here instead of Forfiftyfiverocket. – Dan Illman 4:25 ET Tampa Bay Downs 9th race SEVERUS (#3, 6-1) was hurt by a slow start in his latest, as he's usually close to the pace but he was brushed repeatedly at the break there and never got close; his early speed will certainly come in handy in this finale, as this sprint lacks a clear-cut pace scenario, and he could prove tough to reel in if he's able to back down the fractions on a loose lead. – Kenny Peck :: Get the DRF GamePlan Playbook each day with a DRF+ Pro subscription. Purchase here. 4:33 p.m. ET Santa Anita Park 2nd race REDS SACRED APPEAL (#5, 3-1) rallied nicely to win over $12,500 N2L foes at this trip here Jan. 30 but left herself with too much to do at this level here Feb. 17, finishing 4th. It's nice to see Prat stay with her. – Michael Hammersly 5:31 p.m. ET Aqueduct 9th race FARRAGUT (#6, 8-1) was unable to get forward last time and that worked against him as he then had to try a wide run around the turn in a race that didn't develop strongly out in front; cuts back for this after showing good speed and staying gamely in his first two starts. – Mike Beer 5:51 p.m. ET Oaklawn Park 8th race OPERATION STEVIE (#10, 4-1) should be razor sharp for the move back to two turns off the sprint start in which he came rolling to just miss. The out was his first since Dec. 1. OPERATION STEVIE is back at a mile here, and he's done some of his best work at the trip. – Mary Rampellini 7:12 p.m. ET Santa Anita Park 7th race BUSY PAYNTER (#5, 3-1) continues her strong form with 4 wins in her last 6 starts. She gamely prevailed for $20K here Jan. 31 and not only did Glatt see fit to claim her (he has strong off-the-claim numbers) he doubles her in price, a great sign. – Michael Hammersly 7:44 p.m. ET Santa Anita Park 8th race SYBIL'S KITTY (#11, 7-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Michael Hammersly). :: To stay up to date, follow DRF on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter